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Netherlands Overwhelms Lithuania in Amsterdam with an Offensive Display
Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff Arena – The Netherlands national team delivered a commanding display of their offensive prowess by defeating Lithuania in a World Cup qualifying match. The game, played in a vibrant atmosphere, was characterized by the absolute dominance of the home side, who controlled the ball for 69% of the time and generated a total of 19 shots, 8 of which were on target.
The first goal came relatively early, in the 16th minute, thanks to a precise finish by T. Reijnders after an excellent assist from F. de Jong. From there, the Netherlands continued to press and look to extend their lead. Lithuania, on the other hand, were forced to retreat and defend tooth and nail, although unable to prevent the constant arrivals of the Dutch attack. Lithuanian desperation manifested itself with two yellow cards, one to P. Sirvys in the 23rd minute and another to G. Paulauskas in the 84th.
In the second half, the goal-scoring festival intensified. C. Gakpo scored from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, followed by a goal from X. Simons in the 60th minute, assisted by C. Gakpo, and a goal from D. Malen in the 62nd minute, assisted by T. Reijnders. Despite Lithuanian efforts to contain the offensive onslaught, the Netherlands proved relentless and sealed a victory that consolidates their path towards World Cup qualification. Lithuania, with only one shot on target and ball possession limited to 31%, could not do much against Dutch superiority. Portuguese referee Luís Godinho oversaw the match without major incidents. The final score was Netherlands 4 – Lithuania 0.
Substitutions lithuania: at minute 46 P. Sirvys came in and M. Beneta went out., at minute 46 G. Sirgedas came in and P. Golubickas went out., at minute 59 F. Cernych came in and G. Paulauskas went out., at minute 81 T. Kalinauskas came in and M. Burba went out., at minute 84 J. Lasickas came in and K. Upstas went out.
Substitutions netherlands: at minute 63 F. de Jong came in and Q. Timber went out., at minute 63 M. Depay came in and E. Emegha went out., at minute 63 J. Timber came in and L. Geertruida went out., at minute 78 X. Simons came in and L. Valente went out., at minute 79 C. Gakpo came in and N. Lang went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Lithuania
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